Business Details
6 Years
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Emergency
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Premium Tipi & Marquee Hire Experts in Cornwall & Devon
Established in 2020, we specialise in providing premium Nordic tipis, sailcloth tents, and marquees for weddings, festivals, corporate events, and private parties across Cornwall and Devon. Our team combines Scandinavian timber structures with high-quality canvas to create unique, memorable spaces tailored to client visions. With over 400 successful events, we prioritise meticulous planning, safety, and customer satisfaction, offering comprehensive furnishings, lighting, and logistical support.Our experienced crew ensures seamless setup and takedown, even in challenging weather conditions, while our sustainability focus includes eco-friendly furniture options. Backed by glowing testimonials, we maintain a reputation for reliability, creativity, and exceptional service.
Services
Tipi Hire
Sailcloth Tents
Marquee Hire
Event Furnishings
Festival Lighting
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We have successfully delivered over 400 marquee events in Cornwall & Devon since 2020
- Our Nordic tipis use sustainably sourced Scandinavian timber and premium canvas
- We provide comprehensive event solutions including furnishings, lighting, and power distribution
- Our team offers 24/7 emergency support for weather-related or logistical challenges
- Clients praise our meticulous planning, safety focus, and seamless communication
What people say
Professional and helpful
Excellent communication
Stunning marquee
Weather contingency planning
Seamless execution
Services
Tipi Hire
Our authentic Nordic tipis combine Scandinavian timber frames with premium light-coloured canvas to create charming, alternative event spaces. Perfect for weddings, festivals, and corporate events, these modular structures allow flexible layouts for dining, dancing, and socialising. The breathable canvas and adjustable openings ensure comfort in all weather conditions.
Sailcloth Tents
Crafted from durable sailcloth materials, our tents provide elegant, weather-resistant solutions for large-scale events. Designed for stability in challenging conditions, these structures feature reinforced frames and secure anchoring systems. Ideal for weddings requiring expansive covered spaces while maintaining natural aesthetics.
Event Furnishings
We offer a comprehensive range of sustainable furniture including tables, chairs, dance floors, and decorative elements. Our inventory features eco-friendly options and vintage pieces to complement any event theme. All furnishings meet safety standards and are maintained to pristine condition for every hire.
Festival Lighting
Our lighting solutions include internal/external fairy lights, filament bulb festoons, and professional spotlights. Complete power distribution systems ensure safe operation, while dimmers and roving lights create adaptable atmospheres. All electrical equipment complies with UK safety regulations.
Emergency Support
We provide 24/7 emergency response for weather-related issues or structural concerns during events. Our team implements safety protocols including additional anchoring, waterproofing measures, and contingency planning to ensure guest safety and event continuity in adverse conditions.
People
Analisa Marchant
Head Honcho
With three years at The Cornish Tent Company, Analisa applies her event planning expertise to transform client visions into reality. Her hospitality background ensures meticulous attention to detail across weddings and corporate events, while her approachable nature provides clients with continuous support throughout the planning process.
Will Marchant
Operations Manager
Will oversees logistical execution, ensuring precise tent placement and structural integrity at every location. His operational expertise guarantees seamless integration of our tents into diverse environments, supported by a family team that includes their Cadoodle mascot Noodle during onsite operations.
Jim Sibley
Operations Director
Jim manages behind-the-scenes operations with precision, coordinating deliveries and inventory management. His technical expertise in tent assembly ensures flawless transformations of spaces into stunning event venues, maintaining strict safety standards during every installation.
Questions
What areas do you serve for event hire?
We primarily serve Cornwall and Devon, with experience handling events across diverse locations within these counties including coastal venues and rural estates.
Can you accommodate last-minute changes to bookings?
Yes, our team demonstrates flexibility with adjustments to setup schedules and equipment requirements, as evidenced by multiple successful last-minute modifications for weddings.
How do you handle adverse weather conditions?
We implement safety protocols including reinforced anchoring systems, waterproofing measures, and contingency planning to ensure event continuity in rain or high winds.
What sustainability initiatives do you offer?
We provide eco-friendly furniture options and prioritise durable, reusable materials in our tents and furnishings to minimise environmental impact across events.
What's included in your marquee packages?
Packages include tent structures, safety-certified lighting systems, power distribution, and optional furnishings with expert guidance on layout optimisation for weddings and corporate events.
Reviews (6)
Richard Cleworth
Oct 23, 2021
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Jamie and his team were great from start to finish, All his guys were positive and friendly and did anything they could to help even if it wasn't really part of their job. clean tidy and professional bunch. Jamie communicated well throughout the process and I would highly recommend him and his team any one think ing of using a tipi for their event.
Rebecca Cg
Sep 24, 2021
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Thank you Cornish Tent Co for supplying the Sailcloth Tent for our wedding at Beacon Crag in August 2021. It was perfect! Jamie was a great help when organising everything and answered every question I had very… promptly. We had a problem with the dance floor being slightly raised from the ground and the guys came out quickly and without any fuss to fix it! Thank you. Couldn’t have asked for anything better. Definitely recommend.
Leigh Churcher
Aug 08, 2021
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What an amazing company! We have only positive things to say about The Cornish Tent Co. The whole team have been incredible, with quick and friendly responses, answering any queries we had and ensuring that we had everything we needed for the perfect wedding day. We can't thank you all enough!
Fran Ingram
Oct 16, 2019
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Massive thank you to these guys for providing us with the most incredible tipi, when I first mentioned to people was like really, but my god it was the best decision I have ever made, with all the rain that had happened during the week the field wasn't the easiest but you guys managed to create something incredible. The service you guys provide is amazing, answered everything we needed to know quickly and the day before the wedding we needed something and you was only a phone cal away and sorted it out in no time. Thank you so much again 😀
Becca Foster
Jul 21, 2019
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You guys are awesome!! We can't thank the team enough for everything you did for our tipi wedding at Rosteague. Jamie and the team were so helpful and responsive from the get go and we really appreciated your patience with multiple changes and questions right up to the day before our wedding. You were all a dream to work with and made everything so easy. Thank you for making our day so perfect. Everyone commented on the tipi and how wonderful it was! All the best, Becca and Pete.
Dan Carter
Jun 17, 2019
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Massive thanks to the team at Cornish Tent Co. for all their help last week erecting the stunning triple tipi tents in our garden for our wedding day! The team was exceptional and a joy to have around the place either side of the big day. The speed in which they put the tent up was remarkable and the thought that goes into it to ensure that the… marquee is correctly positioned etc was superb. Would thoroughly recommend and will certainly use again for parties etc in the future
Thanks guys and enjoy the summer! I hope its a bit drier moving forward for you!
Thanks guys and enjoy the summer! I hope its a bit drier moving forward for you!
